LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 February 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Frank Sweetman, aged about 27 years, single, of Preston Ro^c L was thrown from a horse on the Omoto Road this morning. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital suffering fiom head injuries. The annual State Collieries combined picnic is being held at Hokitika to-day. There were 1,016 excursionists on the two trains, as compared with 772 last year, an increase of 244. The first train will leave Hokitika at 6.20 p.m. on return, and the second at 6.40 p.m. The Grey County Council advise receipt of the following tenders for the road approaches to the Big Riv6i bridge:—M. Doolan £539/5/4, Posa and Urlich £5OO/0/9; Doyle and McDonald £483/16/0; Chas. O’Donnell £448; Chas. Rodgers £419/10/1. The tender of Mr Rodgers has been accepted.

The killer whale, which a few weeks ago took up patrol work in front of Tahuna (Nelson) bathing sheds, much to the consternation of bathers, until frightened away by machine gun fire, after scorning the efforts of riflemen for a week or so, was seen by a local yachtsman in the bay yesterday, in a very low condition. It was probed by oars and hardly moved. It appeared to have been ripped by bullets near the tail.— Press Assn.

Mr Howell, Pianoforte tuner etc., of Christchurch, is at present in Greymouth. Any people desiring his services kindly leave messages at Dixon’s, Ltd. —Advt. Latest Editions of: —“The Motor Manual,” new edition 3/6; “The Petrol Engine,” • 5/6; “Compression Ignition Engines” for Road Vehicles, 4/6; “Sliding and Sail Planing," 6/6; "The Motorship Reference Book,” 7/-; “Motor Cycle Manual,” 3/6. Postage extra at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

To the farming community, the Greymouth Show is one of . their popular oiitings of the * year, where they gather together,-discuss exhibits and matters appertaining to the welfare of their farms.' The “Cockle” is a hard-working individual, and therefore requires all the comforts of a home and the “inner man” is not neglected, particularly in regard to a good wholesome stimulant. This is most noticeable to his guests, as: Deward’s Imperial Whisky is the farmer’s favourite nip after a strenuous day on the farm. Dewar’s Imperial can be procured at all leading hotels. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

Regarding Dominion defence, Mr Cobbe (Defence Minister) when interviewed in regard to the strip of land that, is being taken at Auckland for defence purposes, declined to give any indication as to what use it is to be put to, but it is surmised that it is to be either a seaplane base, or for modern fortifications. It is understood that steps are being taken in other centres to strengthen the’fortifications generally, but the members of the Government are reticent about the proposals. It is expected; however, that a comprehensive statement will be issued next week. —Press Assn.

Professor George Thomson will lecture at Runanga Gymnasium to-mor-i'ow (Sunday) and Monday evenings at 8 o’clock on “The Wonders of the Universe.” Birthdate readings at close of lectures. —Advt. ' . ' .

“That, on January 23, at Greymouth, with intent to defraud, he obtained from Dorothea. Lydia Critchley, the sum of 10/-, by falsely representing <

that he had been authorised by John Herbert Critchley to obtain the money from his daughter, Dorothea Lydia Critchley,” was the charge against a man who appeared before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, to-day. Detective-Sergeant T. E. Holmes applied for a remand until Monday, and (lid not oppose . accused’s application for bail, stating that accused was a local man, and was not in good health. Accused asked for the suppression of his name, and this was granted, meanwhile, by the S.M. The remand was granted, and bail was fixed at £25, in accused’s own recognisance.

The well-known specialist in dental surgery, Mr E. Arthur Suckling, of Christchurch, is in Greymouth, and may be consulted during February at Messrs Richmond and Reynolds’ dental rooms.—Advt.

At the annual meeting of the State Miners’ Union, the following nominations for' official positions were received, and for which balloting will be necessary:' —President: J. K. Connel and Geo. English; Secretary-Treasur-er: J. J. Devine, junr., E. McAlavey;. Deputy Check Inspector, middle brake," T. Gallagher,'J. Musgrove; Check Inspectors, James mine. E. Graham, B. Hands; Deputy Check Inspector, James mine: E. Muncaster, H. Steele; Committee of Five:J. Brown, J. Dowling, B. Fisher, Geo. Kinsey, junr., J. Medlin, J. Reid, T. Smitheram, W. Simpson, J. Winstanley; Hall Care-' taker: J. Dowling, J. Devine senr., E. Madison, J. Mundy; Check Weighman, James mine; J. Dowling, J. Mundy; Deputy Check Weighman, James mine, B. Hands, J. Tallentire. For the positions of general check inspector, gnd check inspector for the middle brake, G. English and W. Pendlebury respectively have been re-elected unopposed, whilst H. Johnson has been re-elected unopposed to the position of vice-pre-sident.

“There are some pretty bad cases,” said Mr J. W. Greenslade (Chairman of the Greymouth Relief of Distress Committee)’ to-day, “and there is a great shortage of footwear and clothing of all kinds. Donations will be greatly appreciated by the committee, and will be disposed of to deserving cases.” A total of 77 applications for assistance were dealt with by the committee, this week, and the usual parcel of foodstuffs was issued in each case. Donations of bread and cakes were received from Messrs Robertson, Riordan, Shannon and Glen, and Blanchfield. The receipt of £3O 4/- from West Coast Amusements, 1 Ltd., is acknowledged by the committee. The successful tenderers for the supply of goods, for the ensuing month are Messrs Duncan McLean, Griffen and Smith, E. McDonnell, and P. Beck. The boot-repairing depot dealt with 26 pairs of footwear, this week, the value of the work done being £7/8/6.

This last week or so, the weather has been very dry and hot, something we have waited for, awd longed for, quite a lot. But . we’ve had such lots of rain and hail, and cold snaps until now, that we need some soothing lotion to cool our heated brow. Something to carry with us. and use in. case of need; something that’s prompt in action, and can be guaranteed. So for sunburn, freckles, tan, and irritation of 3 the skin, get Sunburn Cream fi'om Parkinson’s, and gently rub it in. It gives relief at once, and will prevent the skin from peeling. It cools and soothes and smoothes, and’leaves a most delightful feeling.—s.

Here’s a welcome chance to secure really good pure, silk Hose in the latest shades for 4/11 pair, and a specially fine line of fuliy fashioned Silk Hose for 5/6 pair. Get your Hosiery at Sale Prices—that is, >C. Smith’s Summer Sale Prices and make a note of the savings. ~.

Gloves, real genuine fine Kid Gloves, usually 10/6 pair are now of-, fering at 7/11 pair at C. Smith’s Sale. In addition to this offer, Famcy Gauntlet Silk Gloves are now 5/11, and Silk Gloves as low as 1/6 pair. Don’t miss this opportunity. I Come to this great Summer Sale.—Advt.

Useful Text Books:—Ready Reckoner for Round Timber 2/6; Ready Reckoner for Sawn Timber,” 3/-; Hopp Measurer for Hoppers Timber 3/6; Everybody’s Dog Book 1/6; Everybody’s Animal Doctor 1/6; • All About Photography 3/6; How to Draw Caricatures and Cartoons 1/-; Water Colour Sketching 1/-; “Lawn Tennis,” by Hierons lOd. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt. Quality goes. clear through every piece of our furniture. Some furniture is made to look good, in order to sell it, but such is only surface deep. Our furniture derives its surface beauty from the inside, just as a good complexion is the visible indication to sound health. Deep down under the surface in the parts you can’t see, the quality of our furniture has its foundation. Its quality goes sheer through. When you invest in our furniture you are buying lifetime service and satisfaction. S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.